M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 210-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff.

Dental Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

0 - 2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Medical / Healthcare

Job Purpose

To assist the Dentist in performing treatment for patients in restorative dentistry or oral surgery.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Dental Administration – Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the dental chairside as required by the dentist.
• Infection Control – Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Documentation – Document dental care services by maintaining patients’ records.
• Materials – Provide materials by selecting, mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
• Emergencies – Help the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
• Patient Instruction – Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist, together with dental hygiene, oral health care and plaque control programmes for patients.
• Laboratory Records – Document lab procedures, ensure follow up on results, and record treatment information in patient records.

Key Performance Indicators

Number of procedures (outpatients) done

Patient turnaround time

Revisit rate of patients

Compliance with standard operating procedures and protocols

Minimum Qualifications, Regulatory & Legal Requirements

Diploma in Community Oral Health

A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience in a dental clinic

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required

Competencies and Attributes

Communication skills

Service orientation

Problem solving

Critical thinking skills

Excellent decision making

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

• Assist the dentist in the administration of treatment at the dental chairside as required by the dentist.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
• Document dental care services by maintaining patients’ records.
• Provide materials by selecting, mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
• Help the dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
• Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist, together with dental hygiene, oral health care and plaque control programmes for patients.
• Document lab procedures, ensure follow up on results, and record treatment information in patient records.

• Communication skills
• Service orientation
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent decision making
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• A minimum of 0 – 2 years’ experience in a dental clinic
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) required